Latest Water Management News

Babylon Pump & Power (ASX: BPP) has voluntarily suspended trading as it negotiates a major acquisition and capital raise that could significantly expand its operations. The suspension aims to prevent uninformed market activity while details remain uncertain.

South32's March quarter saw a tragic fatality at Worsley Alumina and weather disruptions, yet the miner delivered solid operational results and progressed its Hermosa zinc-lead-silver project. Production guidance was mostly maintained, with a notable revision lower for Australia Manganese due to water management issues.

Carnavale Resources has reinforced the high-grade nature of its Kookynie Gold Project with new drilling results, keeping its Bankable Feasibility Study on track for early Q3 2026 completion. The project’s robust economics and resource upgrades underpin growing investor interest.

29Metals Limited (ASX:29M) swung to a $24 million net profit in 2025, powered by steady copper output at Golden Grove despite seismic disruptions, cost efficiencies, and key progress on growth projects including Gossan Valley and Capricorn Copper restart.

Cavalier Resources’ 2026 Pre-Feasibility Study update boosts the Stage 1 NPV of its Crawford Gold Project to A$77.2 million at A$6,500/oz gold, reflecting resilience amid supply chain pressures. The project maintains its ore reserve and pit design, with financing negotiations advancing.

Beetaloo Energy Australia Limited has announced a non-underwritten placement and a follow-on share purchase plan to raise approximately A$66.3 million at a discounted price, aiming to finance the completion of the Carpentaria Gas Plant and advance development activities targeting first gas sales in late 2026.

Caravel Minerals has extended its Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) deadline by three months to September 2026 to refine critical water and environmental assessments, while maintaining its regulatory approval target for the end of 2027.

Ardea Resources reports steady progress on the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s Definitive Feasibility Study, with the Japanese-Australian Consortium increasing its stake to 35%. The project moves closer to a potential 50% joint venture ownership upon a positive investment decision.

Astron Limited has completed a Bankable Feasibility Study for Phase 1 of its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project, confirming robust economics and advanced financing talks ahead of a targeted Q2 2026 Final Investment Decision.

NH3 Clean Energy has locked in a crucial 15-year water supply agreement with the Water Corporation of WA for its flagship WAH2 clean ammonia project, marking a key step towards its final investment decision.

Carnavale Resources has completed critical drilling programs at its Kookynie Gold Project, pushing the Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) forward and targeting a shovel-ready status by Q3 2026. The work upgrades resource confidence and supports detailed metallurgical and geotechnical studies.

Vysarn Limited has reported a record half-year financial performance for 1HFY26, with net profit before tax soaring 92% year-on-year. The company reaffirms its $20 million NPBT target for FY26, underpinned by strong growth across all business segments and strategic project progress.